Roy Edward Pate

Roy Edward Pate was born March 11, 1934 to Louie and Lula (Humphrey) Pate in Wilburton, Oklahoma. He passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Southhaven, Mississippi. He was 86.

 He married Fairrell Gregory on March 29, 1953 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. They had been married 56 years at the time of her passing in 2009. 

 Roy served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and later in the Air Force Reserves.

 He was a skilled carpenter, and also worked in the oilfields for several years.

 Roy married Bonnie Price on July 23, 2010 in Marion, Arkansas. They resided in Senatobia, Mississippi.

 He was a member of the Strayhorn Baptist Church in Sarah, Mississippi. He was previously a long time member of the Church of God Seventh Day in Wister, Oklahoma.

 Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Fairrell, an infant son, and his brother, Thomas.

 He is survived by:

His wife, Bonnie of Senatobia, Mississippi and children:
Salley Sutmiller and husband, Donald, of Bixby, Oklahoma
Steven Pate and partner, Mary, of McAlester, Oklahoma
Tammy Fields of McAlester, Oklahoma
Dale Pate and partner, Angela of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Charlotte White of Senatobia, Mississippi
Jimmy White and wife, Marilyn, of Senatobia, Mississippi
Donna Stroud and husband, Kenny of Nesbit, Mississippi

 18 grandchildren
45 great grandchildren
12 great great grandchildren
Sister, Bertha Dill of Poteau, Oklahoma
Sister-in-law, Chris Pate of Wilburton, Oklahoma

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 11,2020 at the Lutie Cemetery with Rev. Lamar Ford officiating.

Pallbearers: Vaughn Blankenship, Shawn Blankenship, Greg Sutmiller, Jonathon Sutmiller, Llan Pate, and Seth Strader

 Honorary pallbearers: Stephanie English, Lynn Swing, Elizabeth Pate, Amanda King, and John Swing